Knowledge at Wharton

The disruptions to the global supply chain hold lessons for both companies and consumers say Wharton professors Santiago Gallino and Barbara Kahn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook’s name change to ”Meta” signals a lot more about the company than a simple rebrand. Wharton marketing professor Patti Williams breaks down the decision and its implications for the world’s largest social media network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Katy Milkman interviews New York University professor Jay Van Bavel about his new book ‘The Power of Us ’ which explores how group affiliations shape our identity and can influence performance and cooperation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 10th anniversary edition of his book ‘The Leader’s Checklist ’ Wharton’s Michael Useem highlights 16 mission-critical principles to help leaders make good decisions in unpredictable and stressful environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks to University of Virginia professor Sean Martin and Deloitte’s Thalia Smith about how social class and upward mobility shape careers especially for people of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Mary Ellen Iskenderian president and CEO of Women’s World Banking a nonprofit that is expanding financial inclusion for women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Great Resignation is coinciding with record applications for new businesses. Wharton management professor Jacqueline “Jax” Kirtley looks at what this means for the labor market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tax reforms proposed as part of the budget reconciliation process would have important consequences for U.S. multinationals’ profit-shifting incentives and also their competitiveness according to an analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Daniel Taylor believes legislative changes are needed to get insider trading under control and reform Wall Street’s image. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton management professor Samir Nurmohamed explains what compels whistleblowers like Facebook’s Frances Haugen to come forward in an organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.